
Combined with a new Venus Engine image processor, the GX85's AA-filter-less sensor yields better per-pixel sharpness. There is, however, a twist: no optical low-pass filter, which is a first for Panasonic. While the GX8 maintains the top spot in Panasonic's Micro Four Thirds lineup in terms of sensor resolution at 20 megapixels, the new Lumix GX85 incorporates a more familiar 16-megapixel Live MOS sensor, similar to the earlier GX7. Not as high-res as the GX8, but the Panasonic GX85 is sharper : Production-level Gallery Supplement & Images posted : Image Quality Comparison and Print Quality posted : Special Gallery Supplement and Beta-sample Gallery Images added Offered in both a two-toned silver and black model as well as an all-black color, the Panasonic GX85 began shipping in May 2016 bundled with the retracting, ultra-compact 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA OIS LUMIX G VARIO zoom lens for US$799.99. ConsĮVF could be better Sluggish RAW and RAW+JPEG buffer clearing No external mic and headphone jacks Slow x-sync speed Mediocre battery life. Is this the perfect compact mirrorless camera? Read on to find out! ProsĮxcellent build-quality Good ergonomics for its size Built-in 5-axis Dual IS, Built-in EVF Tilting LCD touchscreen monitor Competitive still image quality Excellent 4K video quality Fast autofocus and burst modes Generous buffers Tons of advanced features Built-in Wi-Fi. The camera produces crisp images that are competitive with other 16-megapixel Micro Four Thirds cameras, 4K video quality is excellent, and overall performance is impressive, making this interchangeable lens camera an attractive option for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

The Panasonic GX85 comes close to offering the ideal blend of image quality, functionality, speed and size in our book, packing a ton of advanced features and performance into a compact, well-built body, all at a fair price.
